Free throw disconcertion

[BktBallRef]

The rule states, "No opponent shall disconcert the free thrower."

A cheerleader is not an opponent. There's no such thing as "an extension of the team." Cheerleaders are simply advocates for their team/school. The only rule requirement is that they may not stand on the fllor and cheer during a live ball. If they are in the bleachers, you cannot stop them from cheering. Whether fans or cheerleaders, you do not allow them to stand on the endline and distract the shooter. But if it happens, it is not disconcertion.

[Edited by BktBallRef on Jan 7th, 2004 at 11:29 AM]